Microsoft Introduces Not One, But Two New Tablets

Microsoft has long been known as a leader in operating systems and computers.  Now, they can add tablet maker to their inventory of achievements.

On Monday, executives from Microsoft proudly displayed a pair of Windows tablets which come with their own unique style of keyboard cover.  The tablets are called “Microsoft Surface”.

According to a statement released by Microsoft executive Steven Sinofsky, who is President of the Windows and Windows Live Division, the Surface isn’t just another tablet, but a fully functional computing device:

“It’s a PC that is a great tablet, and a tablet that is a great PC,” said Sinofsky.

Both tablets of the Surface feature 10.6-inch screens.  They also come with their own integrated kickstands, full-sized USB ports, cameras mounted on both the front and back of the device, and two Wi-Fi antennas.  The antennas bring media streaming that is literally seemless.

The Windows RT is 0.1mm thinner than Apple’s new iPAD, coming in at 9.3mm (Surface for Windows 8 Pro is 13.5 mm and weighs 903 grams).  Out of the two tablets, the Windows RT comes in at only 676 grams.  The RT also has a display known as “ClearType HD”.  The unit has the capability of storing between 32GB and 64GB and it’s Data I/O comes with USB 2.0, mcroSD and Micro HD Video ports.

 

Learn more at Microsoft Surface.